1. Needle Exchange Emergency Distribution
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution reviewing and confirming the
continued existence of a local emergency with regard to HIV transmission from
use of HIV-infected needles among injection drug users, and authorizing the
Director of Public Health to take steps to enable the operation of needle
exchange emergency distribution.
Contact: Manuela Albuquerque, City Attorney, 644-6380

Action: Adopted Resolution No. 59,990-N.S.

2. Ordinances for Second Reading:
a) Amending Section 1 of Ordinance No. 6321- N.S., declaring a
moratorium on the removal of Coast Live Oak Trees, to allow the one-time removal
of four young coast live oaks for the purpose of restoring or maintaining public
view corridors at the Berkeley Rose Garden. (Ayes - unanimous; absent - none)
Action: Adopted second reading of Ordinance No. 6484-N.S. In effect: May
27, 1999.

3. Contract Amendment: Community Agency Emergency Shelter Grant Funds
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to
amend the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) contract with Building Opportunities For
Self-Sufficiency (BOSS) for Harrison House Rehabilitation by extending the term
to June 30, 2000.
Contact: Stephen Barton, Housing, 644-6001

Action: Adopted Resolution No. 59,991-N.S.

4. Clean Storm Water Fees
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution amending Resolution No. 59,020-N.S.
to clarify that the clean stormwater fee rate does not terminate by its own
terms as of June 30, 1999, and to mandate continuance of the City's current
practice of funding the low-income exemption with the General Fund.
Contact: Andreas Campos-Kreutzer, Public Works, 644-6506; Manuela Albuquerque,
City Attorney, 644-6380

Action: Adopted Resolution No. 59,992-N.S.

5. Arlington Avenue Street Lighting Assessment District
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt two Resolutions: 1) declaring intent to establish
the Arlington Avenue Street Light Upgrading Assessment District 1999-1,
approving the preliminary Engineer’s report for the District, authorizing
the mailing of ballots to property owners affected by the proposed formation
of the District, and scheduling a public hearing on June 15, 1999 at which
time the ballots for the proposed Arlington Avenue Street Lighting
Assessment District will be tabulated; and 2) authorizing the City Manager
to cast an assessment ballot in favor of the proposed District.
Contact: Andreas Campos-Kreutzer, Public Works, 644-6506

6. Appoint John Heindel as Consulting Engineer for Levy of Street Lighting
Assessment District
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution appointing John H. Heindel,
Consulting Civil Engineer for assistance in the preparation and filing of a
report for levy of annual assessments for Berkeley Street Lighting Assessment
District No. 1982-1
Contact: Andreas Campos-Kreutzer, Public Works, 644-6506Action: Adopted Resolution No. 59,995-N.S.

7. Contract: Underground Cistern at Cragmont School
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to
execute a contract and any amendments with Dames & Moore to provide
engineering services, plans and specifications, and construction support
design of a reinforced concrete underground cistern at Cragmont School in an
amount not to exceed $60,000 for the period October 30, 1998 to June 30,
2000.
Contact: Andreas Campos-Kreutzer, Public Works, 644-6506Action: Removed from Consent Calendar by the City Manager. Moved,
seconded, carried (Olds/Worthington; Absent – Shirek) to adopt Resolution
No. 59,996-N.S.

9. Contracts: HUD Shelter Plus Care/AIDS Supportive Housing
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt three Resolutions authorizing the City Manager
to: 1) execute a revenue agreement with Alameda County Housing and Community
Development for a Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development Supportive
Housing Shelter Plus Care Grant in the amount of $635,889 for homeless
individuals and families disabled by HIV and/or AIDS for the period August 1,
1997 through January 30, 2003; 2) execute an amendment to the Memorandum of
Understanding with the Berkeley Housing Authority for purposes of implementing
the rental subsidy provisions of this Grant; and 3) execute a contract with New
Directions in the amount of $25,435 to provide HIV/AIDS services to homeless
individuals and families, for the period January 1, 1999 through January 30,
2003.
Contact: Fred Medrano, Health and Human Services, 644-6459 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 59,998-N.S., Resolution No.
59,999-N.S.and Resolution No. 60,000-N.S.

11. Referral to Budget Process: Senior Home - Improvement Grant Program
From: Councilmember Breland
Recommendation: Refer to the budget process implementation of a Senior
Home Improvement Grant Program in Berkeley.
Contact: Margaret Breland, Councilmember District 2, 644-6400 Action: Removed from Consent Calendar by Mayor Dean and held over to
May 11, 1999.

12. Civic Center Building Addition
From: Councilmember Spring
Recommendation: Request the City Manager report back regarding the
feasibility of financing options for an addition to the west side Civic
Center Building including
underground parking, to be financed with the City's outside
leases/properties that
presently house for City staff.
Contact: Dona Spring, Councilmember District 4, 644-6266 Action: Revised by Councilmember Spring as shown above. Removed from
Consent Calendar by Councilmember Olds and held over to May 11, 1999.

14. Street Design Guidelines
From: Mayor Dean
Recommendation: 1) Refer to staff, Planning Commission, Transportation
Commission, and
Public Works Commission, the publication Street Design Guidelines for Healthy
Neighborhoods, by Dan Burden and published by the Center for Livable
Communities, January 1999; 2) throughout the entire process of consideration of
this referral, residents and neighborhood groups are to be consulted; 3) request
staff, residents and commission members consider adopting all or part of the
guidelines as policies which will guide the City in future actions; and 4)
status reports be provided to Council every six months until final
recommendations are made for or against the adoption of these policies and
returned to Council for action.
Contact: Jennifer Drapeau, Mayor's Office, 644-6484Action: Revised by Mayor Dean as shown above. Removed from Consent
Calendar by Councilmember Spring and held over to May 11, 1999.

15. Join Other Cities in Suits Against Gun Manufacturers
From: Mayor Dean
Recommendation: Request the City Attorney to evaluate joining with
other cities in joining in a lawsuit against gun manufacturers and report back
as soon as possible.
Contact: Jennifer Drapeau, Mayor's Office, 644-6484

20. Roundabouts
From: Councilmember Worthington
Recommendation: Request the City Manager and Traffic Engineer report
back at the next Council meeting regarding implementation of two roundabouts
funded in current year budget on Ellsworth at Stuart and Parker.
Contact: Kriss Worthington, Councilmember District 7, 644-6398Action: Approved recommendation for a report back in May 1999.

21. Sather Gate Garage
From: Councilmember Worthington
Recommendation: Request the City Manager report back at the next Council
meeting regarding the following information about Sather Gate Garage: 1)
installation of elevators, 2) leasing, 3) re-tenanting, 4) installation of
signage, 5) feasibility and cost for new revenue system.
Contact: Kriss Worthington, Councilmember District 7, 644-6398Action: Approved recommendation for a report back in May 1999.

22. Apology to Patty Hearst, Etc. (oral report)Recommendation: 1) That the City of Berkeley issue a formal
apology to Patty Hearst for her abduction in Berkeley 25 years ago and
declare her former residence a City landmark structure and place a statue of
the famous "Tanya" pose (with a gun ) on the waterfront and etc.;
or 2) Refer this important issue to the Mock City Council on May 4th.Contact: Kriss Worthington, Councilmember District 7, 644-6398 Action: Removed from Consent Calendar by Councilmember Armstrong.
Moved, seconded, carried (Worthington/Maio; Noes – Olds, Dean; Absent –
Armstrong, Shirek) to approve referring matter to the Mock City Council.

24. Support SB 78: "Driving While Black/Brown"
From: Police Review Commission
Recommendation: Support Senate Bill 78 which would provide a
statistical basis to explain who is stopped by law enforcement officers and
why, and send a letter to Senator Murray expressing Berkeley’s support of
the Bill.
Contact: Barbara Attard, Secretary, 644-6716a. City Manager Report
Recommendation: Concurs with content and recommendations of the
Commission.
Contact: James Keene, City Manager, 644-6580Action: Approved recommendation.

Reports and communications related to public hearings that were distributed to Council
when the issue was first heard are not included. However, new material has been noted with
an *.

28. Endorse Bay Area Transportation and Land Use Coalition (BATLUC) (removed
from Consent by the City Manager and held over from April 13 meeting)
From: Councilmembers Worthington, Maio, Breland, and Vice Mayor Shirek
Recommendation: Endorse the Bay Area Transportation and Land Use
Coalition proposal to Alameda County Sales Tax Expenditure Plan to improve
Measure B funding package.
Contact: Kriss Worthington, Councilmember District 7, 644-6398a. City Manager Report
Recommendation: Endorse the underlying policy objectives, rather than
the specific funding recommendations of the Bay Area Transportation and Land Use
Coalition proposal for Measure B funding.Contact: Liz Epstein, Planning and Development, 705-8105

b. City Manager Report Regarding Transportation Forum for Elected Officials (to
be delivered)
Recommendation: Review Berkeley's State legislative transportation
priorities, activities for which State funding and support are necessary.Contact: Liz Epstein, Planning and Development, 705-8105

29.Traffic Bollards (removed from Consent by Councilmember Armstrong and held
over from April 13 meeting)From: Councilmembers Maio, Breland, and Spring
Recommendation: Direct the Traffic Engineer recommend the appropriate
number and locations of traffic bollards needed to calm traffic in neighborhoods
that are in the greatest need, and report back for the budget process.
Contact: Linda Maio, Councilmember District 1, 644-6359; Margaret Breland,
Councilmember District 2, 644-6400; Dona Spring, Councilmember District 4,
644-6266 a. City Manager Report (to be delivered)Recommendation: Refer this item to the budget process and
consider proposed traffic calming projects in the context of a comprehensive
traffic calming program.Contact: Liz Epstein, Planning and Development, 705-8105

Action: Held over to May 11, 1999.

30. Approval of Council Minutes
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Clarify action taken on minutes for the regular meeting
of March 16, 1999, Item 31, and amend if necessary to adopt a resolution before
approval.
Contact: Sherry M. Kelly, City Clerk, 644-6480 Action: Held over to May 11, 1999.

31. Decision Regarding Extending Residential Permit Parking (see agenda
packet of April 20, 1999 for written material)From: City Manager
Recommendation:
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution amending Resolution No. 56,508-N.S. by
adding subsections to extend residential permit parking on McGee Avenue on the
east side between Bancroft Way and Channing Way; Milvia Street on the west side
between Parker and Carleton; Virginia Street on both sides between McGee Avenue
and California Street; Acton Street on the east side between Cedar Street and
Keoncrest Drive; and Acton Street on the west side between Cedar Street and
Tomlee Drive.

32. Decision Regarding an Amendment to Bayer Development Agreement and Adoption of
Mitigated Negative Declaration (see agenda packet of April 20, 1999 for other
written material)a. City Manager Report dated April 27, 1999 *
Recommendation: Approve certification of a Mitigated Negative
Declaration based on findings in Exhibit 11 of the "First Amendment to the
Development Agreement between the City of Berkeley and the Bayer Corporation
(formerly Miles, Inc.)" and adopt first reading of an Ordinance authorizing
the City Manager to execute the First Major Amendment.
Contact: Liz Epstein, Planning and Development, 705-8105b. Communication dated April 20, 1999
1. Bob Howard

Moved, seconded, failed (Spring/Worthington; Noes – Olds, Dean; Abstain
– Armstrong, Breland, Maio; Absent – Shirek, Woolley) to add an
amendment proposed by Councilmember Spring to the Development Agreement to
approve the Planning Commission’s recommendation for Bayer to increase the
subsidy to their employees who take public transit another $10 per month and
that this cost be subsidized by Bayer requiring those who drive single
occupancy vehicles to work to pay for their parking permits which are
currently free.

Moved, seconded, carried (Breland/Maio; Noes – Worthington; Absent –
Woolley, Shirek) to adopt first reading of Ordinance amending the
Development Agreement as recommended by the City Manager and to include
amendments proposed by Councilmember Spring to 1) reallocate $50,000 from
the arts contingency fund (of 1% of the construction fund) to fund
alternatives to animal research to be administered by the Humane Commission
according to current development guidelines; 2) require that workshops with
the Humane Commission regarding the use of animals at Bayer occur every two
instead of three years; 3) have Bayer agree to make every effort to reduce
the number of animals used in painful research and improve the quality of
life of the animals used; and to amend Exhibit 10 wording as follows
"The City will provide to Bayer documentation of the following by …..".
Second reading scheduled for May 11, 1999.

33. Decision Regarding Zoning Appeal of Use Permit 98-20000248– 1812
Rose Street (see agenda packet of April 20, 1999 for written material)
a. City Manager Report dated April 20, 1999
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution reversing the decision of the Zoning
Adjustments Board denying a Use Permit to Jerome McShane, applicant, for
construction of a major residential addition and extension of an existing
non-conforming front yard encroachment of 12-feet 6-inches where 20 feet is
required at 1812 Rose Street.
Contact: Liz Epstein, Planning and Development, 705-8105 b. City Manager Report dated March 9, 1999
Recommendation: Schedule the matter for a public hearing.
Contact: Liz Epstein, Planning and Development, 705-8105c. Communications from March 9, 1999: 1. Peter Wolfgang Behn, AIA,
Architect and Jerome McShane, applicant

2. Jerome T. McShane

d. Communications for April 20, 1999:

1. Jerome T. McShane

2. Miles Karpilow

3. Evan and Christy McDonald

Contact: Sherry M. Kelly, City Clerk, 644-6480

Action: Moved, seconded, carried (Maio/Woolley; Abstain – Breland,
Spring; Dean; Absent - Shirek) to adopt Resolution No. 60,004-N.S. reversing
the decision of the Zoning Adjustments Board and approving the Use Permit
with findings and conditions including an additional condition that a fence
be extended on the east property line and be landscaped.

34. Decision Regarding Zoning Adjustments Board (ZAB) and Landmarks Preservation
Commission (LPC) Appeals of 1730 La Loma Avenue (see agenda packet of April 20,
1999 for written material)
a. City Manager Report dated April 20, 1999Recommendation: Adopt three Resolutions as follows: 1) Adopt one Resolution
approving Use Permit #98-10000058 to construct a roof deck and rooftop walkway at 1730 La
Loma Avenue, modification of Finding #2 and elimination of Condition #1 (to eliminate the
need for LPC review) and the addition of two conditions to ensure safety and lack of
nuisance problems as follows: a) verified complaints shall be cause for ZAB to review the
project in six months, and b) the deck shall not be used after 10 p.m. or before 8 a.m. by
anyone; and 2) Adopt two Resolutions affirming the LPC decisions designating 1730 La Loma
avenue as a landmark, and overturning the LPC decision to deny the alternation permit to
construct a roof deck and rooftop walkway.

Contact: Liz Epstein, Planning and Development, 705-8105

b. One Zoning Adjustments Board Appeal filed by Daniella Thompson and
James Sharp, of the Zoning Adjustments Board decision approving Use
Permit 98-10000058 to modify a building of non-conforming height (four
stories where a maximum of three is permitted) to construct a deck and roof
top walkway at the fifth floor level for the property located at 1730 La
Loma Avenue.
Contact: Sherry M. Kelly, City Clerk, 644-6480c. Two Landmark Commission Appeals filed by Alexander Gross and a petition containing
92 signatures from the decisions of the Landmarks Preservation
Commission’s designation of 1730 La Loma Avenue (Kingman Hall, Toad Hall,
Abracadabra Fraternity, Theta Xi Fraternity House, the Living Love Center):
1) as a Berkeley landmark; and 2) denial of a roof deck permit.
Contact: Sherry M. Kelly, City Clerk, 644-6480d. City Manager Reportsdated March 16, 1999e. City Manager Reports dated March 9, 1999
f. City Manager Report dated December 8, 1998
g. Communications dated March 9, 1999 from:

Actions: Moved, seconded, carried (Spring/Maio; Noes – Olds,
Woolley, Dean; Absent - Shirek) to adopt Resolution No. 60,005-N.S.
upholding the decision of the Zoning Adjustments Board (ZAB) to approve the
Use Permit to construct a roof deck and rooftop walkway including the Board’s
findings and with additional conditions: 1) no music on roof deck except
what is audible to the user through headphones; 2) it is a violation of the
use permit if anything is thrown off the roof deck; 3) it will be a
condition of the co-op contract with each student that violation of use
permit conditions will be grounds for eviction; 4) conditions will reaffirm
that fireworks are illegal and in violation of the use permit; 5) the
General Manager of the student co-op shall post use permit conditions
annually within a one block radius and that this posting will contain his
beeper number and the phone number of a City employee for complaints; and 6)
the deck shall not be used after 9 p.m. or before 10 a.m.

35. Location of Public Restrooms in Civic Center Area (Moved to Action by
Councilmember Spring and held over from April 13 meeting)
From: City ManagerContact: Rene Cardinaux, Capital Projects, 644-6580a. Councilmember Spring Report dated April 27, 1999
Recommendation: Restore the $150,000 from the Measure S funds for the
express purpose of providing restrooms in the Downtown Area.
Contact: Dona Spring, Councilmember District 4, 644-6266b. City Manager Supplemental Report dated April 27, 1999 (to be delivered)Contact: Rene Cardinaux, Capital Projects, 644-6580Action: Held over to May 11, 1999.

36. Funding for Berkeley Free Folk Festival (removed from Consent by
Councilmember Worthington and held over from April 13 meeting)From: Councilmember Spring
Recommendation: Refer to the budget process a request for $3,000 for the
Berkeley Free Folk Festival and add to the list of events annually funded in
subsequent budgets.
Contact: Dona Spring, Councilmember District 4, 644-6266Action: Moved to Consent Calendar by Councilmember Spring. Approved
recommendation.

37. Student Housing (removed from Consent by Councilmember Worthington and
held over from April 13 meeting) (oral report)Recommendation: That Council consider the addition of student
housing as one of the top priorities in the Fiscal Year 1999-2000 Work Plan.Contact: Kriss Worthington, Councilmember District 7, 644-6398Action: Held over to May 11, 1999.

38. Budget Referral: Crisis in Section 8 Housing (removed from Consent by
Councilmember Olds and held over from April 20 meeting)
From: Councilmember Spring
Recommendation: Refer a request for $30,000 to the budget process to
deal with the crisis in Section 8 housing.
Contact: Dona Spring, Councilmember District 4, 644-6266Action: Held over to May 11, 1999.

39. Establish Subcommittee of Council, School Board, and Landmarks Commission (removed
from Consent by Councilmember Maio and held over from April 20 meeting)
From: Councilmember Spring
Recommendation: Support the unanimous recommendations from the
Landmarks Commission to establish a subcommittee of the Council, School Board
and Landmarks Commission to resolve issues with the design of the proposed
Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD) sports complex building at Allston,
Milvia and Bancroft.
Contact: Dona Spring, Councilmember District 4, 644-6266Action: Held over to May 11, 1999.

40. Retaining Services of Pedal Express (removed from Consent by
Councilmember Spring and held over from April 20 meeting)From: Councilmember Spring
Recommendation: Renew the contracts with Pedal Express to retain their
current services and delivery of some of the City’s mail service, and
direct the City Manager and unions to recommend another solution for a
displaced City employee.
Contact: Dona Spring, Councilmember District 4, 644-6266

a. City Manager Report (oral report)

Contact: Fran David, FinanceAction: Moved, seconded, carried (Spring/Armstrong; Absent - Shirek) the
recommendation amended to: 1) retain the current services of Pedal Express for delivery of
City mail at the existing annual funding level as this year or more; 2) direct the City
Manager to work with Pedal Express on proposed services and schedule and come back to the
Council if there are problems; and 3) refer to the City Manager issues raised regarding
food service at the senior centers and to ask him to consider having the displaced
employee either provide food service at the Senior Centers and/or look at the box lunch
program at the jail as an option.

41. Funding: Portable Meals Program (held over from the April 13 meeting)
From: Commission on Aging
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution allocating $7,240 in General Funds
to provide two part-time drivers for the Portable Meals Program.
Contact: Effie Burgess, Secretary, 644-6459a. City Manager Report
Recommendation: The recommendations contained in this report affect
budget and/or other programs. Please refer to the budget process.
Contact: Fred Medrano, Health and Human Services, 644-6459Action: Held over to May 11, 1999.

42. Taxi Scrip Budget (held over from the April 13 meeting)
From: Commission on Aging
Recommendation: Increase the Taxi Scrip budget by approximately $300,000
in Fiscal Year 1999-2000 to provide 52 Taxi Scrip books per quarter for use by
Berkeley Seniors.
Contact: Effie Burgess, Secretary, 644-6459a. City Manager Report
Recommendation: The recommendations contained in this report affect
budget and/or other programs. Please refer to the budget process.
Contact: Fred Medrano, Health and Human Services, 644-6459Action: Held over to May 11, 1999.

New Business:

43. Fire and Life Safety Plans Examiner
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution amending Resolution No. 59,883-N.S.,
classifications and salaries for SEIU Local 535 employees to establish the
classification of Fire and Life Safety Plans Examiner with a monthly salary
range of $4171 to $4950 effective May 1, 1999.
Contact: Ronald Brown, Personnel, 644-6951Action: Held over to May 11, 1999.

44. Proposed Merger of Summit Hospital and Alta Bates Medical CenterFrom: Community Health Commission (to be delivered)
Recommendation: That Council: 1) urge the Federal Trade Commission
(FTC) to not approve the merger of Summit Hospital and Alta Bates Medical Center
and urge the State Attorney General (AG) to oppose the merger until the City
Council, the Community Health Commission and Berkeley residents have had the
opportunity to review and assess merger details and the financial records of
Alta Bates, Sutter Health and Summit; 2) urge the FTC and AG to approve the
merger only with conditions as described in the report; and 3) urge other local
governing bodies to take similar action.
Contact: Verdie Thompson, Secretary, 644-6459a. City Manager Report (to be delivered)
Recommendation: Concurs with the content and recommendations of the
Commission.Contact: Fred Medrano, Health and Human Services, 644-6459

Moved, seconded, carried (Maio/Armstrong; Absent - Shirek) to adopt the
Commission’s Recommendation 1 amended to read " urge the Federal
Trade Commission (FTC) to not approve the merger and the State Attorney
General (AG) to not conclude his investigation until the City Council, the
Community Health Commission and the citizens of Berkeley have had the
opportunity to acquire, review and assess merger details and the financial
records of Alta Bates, Sutter Health and Summit and until the City Council
makes a recommendation. Without full disclosure of these materials, it is
impossible to evaluate the merger's impact on health care access in Berkeley
and whether there are potential alternatives to the merger." and to
approve the Commission’s Recommendation 2K to have the City cooperate with
the City of Oakland and Alameda County on a task force to research and
develop the best method to achieve meaningful effective and real community
oversight of East Bay hospitals."

Moved, seconded, carried (Breland/Maio; Absent - Shirek) that in the event the FTC and
AG take action and go ahead with the merger without the opportunity for the City of
Berkeley to make a recommendation, that the City Council passes on conditions identified
and approved by the Community Health Commission and urges the FTC and AG to consider
Recommendations 2 and 3 made by the Commission as follows: 2 a) full disclosure by Alta
Bates, Summit and Sutter Health of financial records and content of merger agreement; b)
written guarantee of provision of charity care at 3% of revenue or greater; c) written
guarantee of continuing support for community clinics and services; d) written guarantee
that hospitals will maintain emergency, critical care, medical surgical, primary care and
labor and delivery services at both campuses; e) all guarantees must be enforceable and of
a specific duration; f) Board of Trustee meetings must be open to the public; g) make
permanent the Local Member and provide for appointment of community members by City
Council; h) provision of more information about what the $450 million from Sutter will
fund in terms of capital and program improvements; I) written response from Sutter
regarding City Manager's concerns about effect of merger on cost and quality of health
care services for City employees; j) guarantee that the hospitals will not focus on
tertiary care services at the expense of primary and secondary care; and 3a) establishment
of mechanism for some members of governing board to be appointed by City Council; written
guarantee that governing board will remain independent of any other hospital or Sutter
Board; b) establishment of an independent hospital oversight board; c) establishment of
quality control board for both hospitals, staffed by nurses; d) establishment by Sutter of
24-hour urgent care center within half-mile of UC Berkeley campus; e) written guarantees
and/or public oversight of nurse staffing ratios; f) written guarantee from Sutter that it
will continue to accept all (major) kinds of insurance; and g) commitment from Sutter to
work towards universal health coverage for all residents of affected communities.

Moved, seconded, carried (Spring/Maio; Abstain- Olds, Absent - Shirek) to
adopt the Commission’s Recommendation 4 that the City Council urge that
similar action on the merger be taken by the City Councils of Albany,
Oakland, Piedmont, Emeryville and El Cerrito; by the Board of Supervisors of
Alameda and Contra Costa Counties; and by the supervisory body for
Kensington.